Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is the Bay Area's newest transit service providing commuter rail transportation to Marin and Sonoma Counties. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy working with new equipment, creating new processes and systems, and motivating a staff to maintain and operate a first class public service. The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a vehicle maintenance operation in a commuter rail environment.

The SMART District is seeking a MAXIMO specialist (Railroad Information Systems Specialist) to join our Operations team! The Railroad Information Systems Specialist is responsible for all activities in support of the Operations Department Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS), MAXIMO, as well as computer systems support for the Operations Department. The Specialist works with Operations Department management to align MMIS and Operations technology solutions with business strategies.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), the Bay Area’s newest transit system, seeks an experienced Assistant Engineer to perform field and office engineering work in support of SMART's Train Control Systems. As Assistant Engineer for Rail Systems you will act as an assistant to the Manager of Train Control Systems by participating in the design, construction and implementation of a variety of systems engineering projects related to train control, grade crossing warning systems and networking.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit SMART is a new commuter rail service located in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, providing transportation alternatives to Marin and Sonoma Counties. The Controller Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing service delivery and guaranteeing quality control in the provision of safe, reliable and efficient passenger train service to the public. This position supervises train operating crews.

SMART is a voter approved passenger rail project located in Marin and Sonoma counties in Northern California. We began revenue service in August 2017 and were the first new railroad in the country to begin service with Positive Train Control installed. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of creating new processes and systems.

SMART is a voter approved passenger rail project located in Marin and Sonoma counties in Northern California. Our railroad is currently under construction. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of creating new processes and systems.

Under direction of the Controller-Supervisor, the Engineer-Conductor position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SMART trains, courteous and professional interaction with passengers, and inspection of fares.

Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: 46.81 - 56.91 Hourly

Job Category: Transportation

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is the Bay Area's newest transit service providing commuter rail transportation to Marin and Sonoma Counties. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy working with new equipment, creating new processes and systems, and motivating a staff to maintain and operate a first class public service. The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a vehicle maintenance operation in a commuter rail environment. This position will provide hands on supervision of the vehicle maintenance technician staff and will be responsible for work activities primarily on the Swing and Grave shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure safe and efficient transportation to the public.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

Assigns specific tasks to subordinate staff using the SMART work order system, including withdrawal of parts and materials from the storeroom and checks tasks upon completion for accuracy of work and closure of work orders. Actively supports ongoing skill building for Vehicle Maintenance Technicians by providing periodic classroom training for certification and skills enhancement.

Railroad Information Systems Specialist (MAXIMO)

MMIS (MAXIMO) Specialist

Salary: 51.69 - 62.82 Hourly

Job Category: Information Technology

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

* Prequalification Questionnaire Required

The SMART District is seeking a MAXIMO specialist (Railroad Information Systems Specialist) to join our Operations team! The Railroad Information Systems Specialist is responsible for all activities in support of the Operations Department Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS), MAXIMO, as well as computer systems support for the Operations Department. The Specialist works with Operations Department management to align MMIS and Operations technology solutions with business strategies. This position ensures that the MAXIMO system and all other Operations Department IT systems are working properly at all times and that all department work flows meet system requirements. This position carries two overall fields of responsibility. The first is administration of the Maintenance Management Information System (MAXIMO) and the second is providing IT support of all Operations Department systems.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, independent person with an aptitude for creative problem solving and a solid foundation in MMIS.

JOIN US AT SMART AND ENJOY OUR EXCELLENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

CALPERS Pension (2% at 60 for classic members and 2% at 62 for PEPRA members).

Assistant Engineer - Rail Systems

Salary: 41.39 - 50.30 Hourly

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), the Bay Area’s newest transit system, seeks an experienced Assistant Engineer to perform field and office engineering work in support of SMART's Train Control Systems. As Assistant Engineer for Rail Systems you will act as an assistant to the Manager of Train Control Systems by participating in the design, construction and implementation of a variety of systems engineering projects related to train control, grade crossing warning systems and networking. This is a term-limited position whose duration may vary depending upon the needs of the District's projects. This is a full-time position and is benefits eligible.

Controller Supervisor

Salary: 44.35 - 53.91 Hourly

Job Category: Transportation

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit SMART is a new commuter rail service located in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, providing transportation alternatives to Marin and Sonoma Counties. The Controller Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing service delivery and guaranteeing quality control in the provision of safe, reliable and efficient passenger train service to the public. This position supervises train operating crews. Under direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, this position is responsible for railroad dispatch (both passenger and freight trains), train control, radio communications, field supervision, field customer service, field safety and accident investigation, supervisory and administrative duties, employee assessment, counseling and training. Under abnormal or emergency conditions, this position may be required to operate a train in revenue service and therefore, the Controller-Supervisor must meet or exceed all requirements of a Locomotive Engineer and Conductor. For a detailed job description please email jobs@sonomamarintrain.org. For more information about SMART visit www.sonomamarintrain.org.

Minimum Requirements - Five (5) years full-time work experience in a general railroad environment, 2.5 years experience as a certified Locomotive Engineer. Current certification as a locomotive engineer under 49 CFR Part 240. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age.

EXTRA-HELP DELIVERY DRIVER- ROHNERT PARK HEADQUARTERS

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

This extra help, non-benefitted position works on-call driving a delivery truck to pick up and deliver library materials at various library branches throughout Sonoma County.

SCHEDULE:

As early as 5:00 am and as late as 2:00 pm on assigned days

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.

Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.

Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.

Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.

Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks). Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle.

PAY RATE: $19.68 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Continuous Recruitment – First review of applications will be on Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,

written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 or dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur

during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OCTOBER 2015

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DELIVERY DRIVER

Represented

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, provides excellent customer service, drives a library vehicle to deliver library materials and supplies to Library branches; loads and unloads book carts and crates; carries out sorting and distribution activities; collects, transports, and delivers financial deposits and receipts; makes assessments of vehicle safety and operability; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Division Manager, Materials Management or an assigned supervisor. Exercises no supervision of staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a support position that operates a vehicle to deliver materials throughout the library system. Responsibilities include transporting library books and materials, sorting, and minor vehicle maintenance and upkeep. Incumbents assigned to this classification also collect and deliver financial items such as cash deposits and receipts. Incumbents perform most of their duties by themselves, adhering to a specified delivery schedule. Incumbents follow prescribed procedures and guidelines in the organization and preparation of deliveries. Assigned tasks do not include direct patron interaction. Incumbents in this classification primarily perform routine and repetitive tasks and assignments are generally limited in scope. Independent decisions include whether to modify the order of activities for speed and efficiency. This is a stand-alone class.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Drives a box truck with lift gate and side ramp on a scheduled route, collecting and delivering library materials and supplies.

Performs daily routine maintenance checks on vehicle including oil, tires, and vehicle equipment; fills vehicle with fuel and maintains clean condition; takes vehicle to a service shop for regular servicing; keeps record of maintenance checks; notifies supervisor if any issues are identified during the vehicle inspection.

Loads and unloads book carts and crates; sorts books, library materials, equipment, mail, monies and other items to appropriate book cart, bin, or box.

Performs sorting of library materials such as books, audio-visual media, newspapers, magazines, and other material.

Collects daily cash deposits and receipts from library branches and delivers to the Budget and Finance Office.

May perform special deliveries, transporting boxes, cases of supplies, and small furniture items that are not part of the daily delivery.

May perform special deliveries of County Archives materials to/from County offices.

May provide training to new drivers and/or extra help drivers.

Performs a variety of clerical and office support tasks such as maintaining the daily delivery log, truck maintenance log, and unlocking and locking of library building doors.

Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within narrow policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in supply, inventory, delivery, customer service, or clerical experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Library sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification regularly engage in movements such as climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, carry, push, and pull to move items, storage containers, bins of materials, and carts of materials. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing an average of 35 pounds, but up to 65 pounds of weight by lifting and carrying, and up to 250 pounds of weight by pushing and pulling, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment (e.g. carts and hand trucks). Incumbents must be able to “deadlift on a pivot” the rear lift gate (approximately 200 pounds) and side ramp (approximately 70 pounds) of the delivery vehicle.

Environmental Elements

Employees are stationed primarily within a vehicle serving as the Delivery Driver and spend a significant amount of time in daily transit. Incumbents may be exposed to smoke/fumes/gas, dirt/dust, grease/oil, chemicals, excessive heat/cold, inclement weather, road hazards, and high frequency noise. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work schedules that include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Conductor

Salary: 37.40 Hourly

Job Category: Transportation

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

About SMART

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is a passenger train and bicycle & pedestrian pathway project located in San Francisco’s North Bay. SMART will provide rail service along 70 miles of the historic Northwestern Pacific Railroad alignment, connecting urban and rural residents of the two counties with jobs, education and health care services in the region. The project revives the long-dormant but publicly owned railroad right of way, serving stations from Cloverdale in Sonoma County to the San Francisco-bound ferry terminal in Larkspur, Marin County.

The first phase, a 42-mile rail and trail project connecting the county seats and population centers of San Rafael and Santa Rosa, was inaugurated in August of 2017. Extensions north and south will be developed as additional funding is identified.

About the positionThe Conductor is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SMART trains. Responsible for courteous and professional interaction with passengers, and inspection of fares

This position is a certified Conductor’s position responsible for the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules and practices. Assures excellent service delivery by adhering to District service standards. Ensures safety of passengers and crew by adhering to safety rules. Submits various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects. This position will be responsible for communicating appropriate and pertinent information to Central Control, customers, supervisors, and others designated to receive such information. Assists in boarding and detraining of passengers and baggage. Makes customer service announcements and provides information about train service to include passenger connections. Makes special arrangements in case of service failure. Ensures each passenger has the proper fare. Ensures safe and orderly passenger conduct. This position will also be responsible for incidental housekeeping and cleaning of trains at terminals.

Signal Technician

Salary: 48.43 - 48.43 Hourly

Job Category: Transportation

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

SMART is a voter approved passenger rail project located in Marin and Sonoma counties in Northern California. We began revenue service in August 2017 and were the first new railroad in the country to begin service with Positive Train Control installed. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of creating new processes and systems. Under direction, the Signal Technician is responsible for maintenance and repair of grade crossing warning devices, signaling and SMART's Positive Train Control system, rail safety communication systems and car borne signal components. This position will perform maintenance on railway signal and communications equipment such as track signals, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, positive train control equipment, fiber optic links, programmable multiplexer servers, stand alone computers, power supplies and associated communications equipment.

Engineer-Conductor

Salary: 38.22 - 44.96 Hourly

Job Category: Transportation

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

SMART is a voter approved passenger rail project located in Marin and Sonoma counties in Northern California. Our railroad is currently under construction. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of creating new processes and systems.

Under direction of the Controller-Supervisor, the Engineer-Conductor position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SMART trains, courteous and professional interaction with passengers, and inspection of fares.

This position is a dual-certified position consolidating the responsibilities of an Engineer and a Conductor into a single dual-certified classification. This position is responsible for the operation of SMART trains in accordance with SMART and Federal Rail Administration (FRA) rules, operating procedures, and guidelines. Operation of trains will be under the direction of an on-duty Controller-Supervisor, either according to a current schedule or as an unscheduled extra, and on a revenue or non-revenue basis. Engineer Conductors will also be required to operate material handling trains using a freight locomotive. This position will be responsible for the safety of customers, equipment, fellow staff members and the general public during operation of the train, and for the enforcement of SMART’s fare collection system through the inspection of fare payment instruments under a proof-of-payment fare collection system and other responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent

Three (3) years full time equivalent or verifiable experience operating trains in a general railroad system environment.

Must be a Federal Railroad Administration Certified Locomotive Engineer.

Must meet or exceed the requirements for a Certified Conductor.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Position Details:• There is a 12-month probationary period for regular appointment to this position.• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt• Safety Sensitive, (subject to Hours of Service), subject to DOT and FRA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations• This position is subject to Federal Railroad Administration Hours-of-Service regulations.• Regular, Full-Time• A thorough background check will be required including, but not limited to: current and past employers, personal contacts, education verification. A credit report will be required for positions covered under Labor Code 1024.5. (A complete list of background checks documents will be provided upon request).• A pre-employment physical, including a drug test, will be required,• A pre-employment psychological screening, administered by a licensed/certified psychologist, will be required.• Train Operators may be required to report to and from any location on the railroad.